Tesla · 17 hours ago
Equipment Engineer, Model Y, Body in White
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $144K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeking an Equipment Engineer for their Fremont Factory. The role focuses on managing and improving industrial manufacturing equipment within the Body in White section, collaborating with various teams to enhance production efficiency and quality.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment
Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
Overall responsibility for all equipment-related activities in the shop. Leading and assisting production in all equipment related topics and issues. Support and aid maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
Develop & maintain proper documentation of all industrial manufacturing equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
Implement and maintain quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting
Creation and improvements of equipment standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections; Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, Python, Pascal, propriety industrial robot languages (KAREL, KUKA KRL, ABB RAPID)
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of industrial level electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and safeties
Experience with programming repairing, and maintaining industrial robotics, especially FANUC, Motoman, KUKA, ABB
Can read mechanical, pneumatic and electrical diagrams and prints and use them to help diagnose issues and create improvements
Proven project experience, Great problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
Interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group; strong communication skills, both verbal and written; Able to work flexible hours and schedules
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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